Women dressed up as pirates pose during a Halloween Eve Party in Belgrade on October 30, 2011. Halloween is based on the Celtic festival of Samhain and the ancient Celts believed the border between this world and the otherworld became thin on that night, allowing spirits to pass through.AFP PHOTO / ANDREJ ISAKOVIC (Photo credit: ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/Getty Images)

Sexy, scary and fun… Why not head out this Halloween for one of Seattle’s hottest dance parties? Get your costume on and head out with friends to one of these bewitching events for those 21+!

Come to a totally killer dance party. Revel in spiked punch, costumes, and rad music by 80s cover band All Mixed Up as “Stake It Up,” and DJ Severed Hans. Vote for prom king and queen, have your tarot cards read, and experience the ultimate in Carrie and Teen Wolf inspired flashbacks alongside other righteously horrific prom activities! Plus, check out EMP’s hair raising exhibition, Can’t Look Away: The Lure of Horror Film, an in-depth exploration into horror, and how it is expressed through cinema, biology, history, and contemporary culture, now with new artifacts from the 1999 pseudo documentary, The Blair Witch Project.

Tickets are $15/EMP members, $20/general public. 21+ with a valid, state issued id required for entry. A cash bar will be available. Costume rules apply: Please remove face masks prior to entering gallery spaces. Photo identification may be required for guests with non-removable face paint, prosthetics, or masks. No functional weapons are allowed at EMP. Costume weapons must be inspected at the security station located at the event’s entrance and must conform to state and federal law. More details online.

FreakNight is a circus themed EDM festival complete with flame throwers, aerialists, pumpkin carving, stilt walkers, jugglers, contortionists, and a prize winning costume contest. Now in its 16th year in Seattle,FreakNight is the largest and longest running electronic music festival in the Northwest and has grown into a massive 8 hour event that attracts top national and international DJs and thousands of revelers! Tickets are available HERE.

Back by popular demand, the hottest Halloween party in town in the Orca Ballroom. Cash bar, live Music from The Rhythm Nation and a costume contest with a $1,000 grand prize! Tickets: $15/Advance and $20/Door. 21+ only. Call for tickets.

It’s the 5th Annual Bonza Bash Masquerade and Costume Ball at Seattle’s premier waterfront venue – Bell Harbor. Join in the biggest and best Halloween costume contest in the city. Dress in either Classic Masquerade (Black Tie + mask) or Delicious Costume, the choice is yours. There will be a costume contest, DJs and a dance floor, a VIP ticket package, which includes: early access, no lines, a private VIP lounge, delicious hors d’oeuvres and more. Proceeds benefit Providence Senior and Community Services. This is a 21+ event, ID required. Tickets start at $40/person. Details online.

Risque’: A Sexier Halloween Experience
Saturday, October 27
8:00pm
The Showbox at the Market
1426 First Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101http://www.risqueseattle.com

Risqué is the most alluring Halloween event to hit the Seattle nightlife scene, and is guaranteed to impress, bewitch and excite even the most inhibited partygoer. The costume contest will be for Sexiest Costume (male); Sexiest Costume (female) and Most Creative Costume (group or single). Think sexy, stylish and fun. Music spun by DJ Mack Long. Tickets start at $30.50. VIP packages available. Tickets and more details available online.

This party is guaranteed to have amazing costumes! Seattle’s Best Party Band will be there with a special performance. And a variety of great dance music. Costumes are mandatory for admittance, so get creative! 21+ only with Valid ID.

Come join the Seattle Seafair Pirates for a Halloween party and dance! Dance and groove to live musical entertainment by Shelley and the Curves, in the greatest pirate atmosphere this side of Tortuga. The Seattle Seafair Pirates will be judging the costume competition, too! A trove of food, song, and drink. Tickets start at $25/person in advance, $30/door. Tickets available HERE.

Come to the brewery for two floors of entertainment, including live music by Rock Steady, a costume contest with great prizes, and $3.50 pint specials! Tickets are $10/person in advance and $15/person at the door. 21+ event with valid ID.

Come to Chateau Ste. Michelle’s annual Halloween tradition of wine tasting and tasty bites from the kitchen while the DJ plays your favorite dance hits. Tasteful costumes are encouraged and there will be prizes for scariest, best couple and most original. Space is limited and reservations are required. All attendees must be 21 years or older. Call or go online for tickets.